The Indian equity markets have grown exponentially since the early 1990's and have emerged as a major source of funds for companies and an investment vehicle for investors. The country's equity markets have been maturing over the years and are regarded to be on par with world standards and among the most prominent globally in terms of turnover. Though Indian stock markets have attained a position of prominence in the funding framework of the country but have somewhere down the line reached a plateau in terms of availability of product categories and market participation that have in many ways limited the process of widening and deepening the Indian equity markets.
The report examines the challenges and issues prevailing in the market. Recent reform initiatives undertaken by the regulator (SEBI) have also been discussed in order to gauge their impact on boosting growth in the equities market to further revitalize the overall financial structure of the country, necessary for the growth and development of the Indian economy as a whole.